How-To Video
Where to start
My Home → Children → + Add Child
Add a new child (2–3 mins)
Click + Add Child.
Enter the child’s name (you can add more details later).
Assign a room (optional now) - pick the room they’ll usually be in.
Solo childminder? Use your single room (e.g., General Space).
Assign a key person (optional now) - choose from the dropdown.
Add a photo (optional) - helpful for quick recognition.
Click Submit (or Submit & add another to keep going).
You can add rooms, staff, and children in any order. Don’t wait - add the child now and tidy assignments later.
Complete the profile
Open the new child profile and set Sex and Date of Birth.
Add Other information (internal notes) such as allergies, medication, dietary needs.
These show on the child card and in the Child Preview for quick safety checks.
Invite parents & contacts (when you’re ready)
When you’re set up and happy to start sharing updates, add parents & contacts and send invites
(see: Adding and inviting Parents & Contacts).
Good to know (for childminders)
Room & key person can be set later - it won’t block you.
Keep sensitive notes brief and clear so they’re easy to spot on the child card.
You can update any details at any time; past registers remain unchanged.
FAQs
Do I need a photo to create the child?
No. It’s optional - you can add it later.
I work alone - do I still need rooms and key people?
Create one room (e.g., General Space) with your total capacity. Key person is optional if it’s just you.
When should I invite parents?
After your basic setup (rooms, sessions/fees) so everything links correctly. You can invite one family at a time.